Washington Ski Touring Club Membership Application & Renewal
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WASHINGTON SKI TOURING CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION & RENEWAL
| APPLICANT & HOUSEHOLD MEMBER NAMES | HOME PHONE | WORK PHONE | E MAIL ADDRESS |
| Mailing Address |
| City | State | ZIP |
SkiTalk is an email list exclusive to club members and is
meant for keeping up with club activities, finding a buddy to ski with or
picking up on last minute trips.
The WSTC board encourages all members with
email to participate in the SkiTalk email list. Members will be added to
both SkiTalk and the roster unless you specifically tell us to exclude
you.
| CHECK AS APPROPRIATE: | ANNUAL FEES: |
| NEW MEMBER [ ] RENEWAL [ ] | INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $20 [ ] |
| OVER 18 YES [ ] NO [ ] | HOUSEHOLD MEMBERSHIP $30 [ ] |
| DO NOT ADD EMAIL TO SKITALK [ ] | WSTC CONSERVATION FUND DONATION _________ |
| DO NOT LIST IN ROSTER [ ] |
Please read, initial and sign the Release of Liability form attached. Applications or renewals without signatures can not be accepted. All household members must read, initial and sign the Release to be WSTC members. Please make checks payable to Washington Ski Touring Club (WSTC) and mail signed application and check to:
WSTC Box 31126 Seattle, WA 98103
Please help the board plan speakers, activities and newsletter content to better match your interests. Please write additional comments, ideas and suggestions on the back. If you think we are being too nosy -- just leave it blank. Thanks!
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| Skate and/or Classic Skiing on groomed tracks: | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Backcountry touring on ungroomed, but gentle or moderate terrain | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| "Earn your turns" skiing, telemark or alpine touring | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Day trips | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Multi-day destination trips | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Including gourmet food on a ski trip. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Improving fitness, training and technique. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Getting information on the latest gear. | 1 2 3 4 5 |
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RELEASE OF LIABILITY,
WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
WASHINGTON SKI TOURING CLUB AND
ITS INSTRUCTORS, MEMBERS AND GUESTS
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
I UNDERSTAND THAT SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT WILL PREVENT ME FROM SUING THE WASHINGTON SKI TOURING CLUB ("THE CLUB"), ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRIP PLANNERS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR GUESTS FOR ANY INJURIES, INCLUDING DEATH, OR DAMAGES THAT I MIGHT RECEIVE WHILE PARTICIPATING IN A CLUB-SPONSORED TRIP, SEMINAR, OR OTHER ACTIVITY.
INTRODUCTION
What you are about to read and are required to
sign is a release of liability. Upon signing it, you will give up your right to
sue the Washington Ski Touring Club or anyone associated with the Club for
injuries or losses you suffer on a Club activity or while using Club facilities.
In short, you cannot recover any money from the Club if you are hurt while
participating in Club activities, including outings.
This release is essential because the Club is a non-profit corporation formed
for promotion of outdoor activities and for educational purposes. The Officers
and Directors, instructors and trip planners are volunteers. Members and guests
must understand that the dues paid cover only the administrative costs of the
Club and are not used to pay the instructors or trip planners. The instructors
and trip planners are not and do not hold themselves out to be professionals and
they are not expected to be and should not be held to the same standard of care.
You are voluntarily participating in this organization and its activities.
You are not paying for professional instruction and guiding. You should
not rely upon the trip planners and instructors to the degree upon which you
might rely upon paid professionals.
If you do not wish to sign this
agreement, the Club cannot allow you to participate.
Please read the Release Agreement very carefully. When you are certain that you understand the importance of each paragraph, sign your initials in the space provided. Sign the document only after you have read and understand everything. If you have any questions about the agreement, contact Club officers or consult your attorney. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
. Backcountry activities are dangerous and I assume all risks of
injury, including death, illness or damage.I understand that there is a
significant risk of serious physical injury and other danger associated with
Club-sponsored trips, athletic endeavors, activities, and instruction relating
to these activities. These can include, but are not limited to, personal injury,
death, illness, property damage, and other losses. Injury or death can arise
from natural causes such as weather, rock fall, avalanches, lightening strikes,
or hidden obstacles such as crevasses and buried trees. Injury or death can
arise from errors in judgement, from lack of training or information, as well as
the risks normally associated with athletic endeavors. There is no way to
eliminate the risk of serious harm or death. The risk of injury or death is more
significant because these events may occur in remote places without access to
medical care or facilities. I CERTIFY THAT I UNDERSTAND THAT BACKCOUNTRY
TRAVEL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SKIING, HIKING, MOUNTAIN CLIMBING AND
TRAINING FOR SUCH ATHLETIC ENDEAVORS EXPOSES ME TO A HIGH RISK OF INJURY OR
ACCIDENT. I KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISK OF INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH
OR DAMAGE OF WHATEVER KIND ARISING OUT OF MY PARTICIPATING IN ANY CLUB-SPONSORED
ACTIVITY.
__________ __________ __________ __________ (Initial here
when read and understood)
. Release of liability is given in consideration for my
participation.
I recognize that the Club could not afford to offer
this activity without obtaining a release of liability. In consideration of, and
part payment for the right to participate in this activity, I RELEASE THE
CLUB AND ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH THE CLUB, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ITS
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, STAFF, INSTRUCTORS, TRIP PLANNERS, MEMBERS AND GUESTS, FROM
ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS OR CAUSES OF ACTION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WHICH
MAY ARISE AS A RESULT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN A CLUB-SPONSORED ACTIVITY OR FROM
USE OF CLUB PROPERTY OR EQUIPMENT. Nothing in the paragraph is intended to
release any individual from any liability legally caused by an intentional tort
as opposed to a cause of action based upon negligence, gross negligence or
recklessness recognized by law in the state of Washington. Nothing herein shall
impose any liability upon the Club, its officers, directors, instructions, trip
planners, members or guests for the intentional torts of another, and the right
to assert such a claim is hereby waived.
__________ __________ __________
__________ (Initial here when read and understood)
. Covenant not to sue is given in consideration for my
participation.
Additionally, in consideration of, and part payment
for my right to participate in a Club-sponsored activity, I WILL NOT SUE THE
CLUB OR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH THE CLUB, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ITS
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, INSTRUCTORS, TRIP PLANNERS, MEMBERS AND GUESTS
FOR ANY INJURIES, ILLNESS, DEATH, DAMAGES OR OTHER RELIEF THAT I MAY CLAIM THAT
ARISE OUT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN A CLUB-SPONSORED ACTIVITY OR FROM USE OF CLUB
PROPERTY OR EQUIPMENT. I will not sue regardless of whether the injuries,
damages or other claims result from negligence, gross negligence, or
recklessness of the Club or any of the people mentioned in this paragraph.
__________ __________ __________ __________ (Initial here when read and
understood)
. Rescuer's release from liability for their actions.
In consideration of my right to participate and in recognition of the fact
that all persons participating in Club-sponsored activities are volunteers, I
further agree to waive any right to sue and release the Club, its officers,
directors, employees, agents, trip planners, members or guests from all claims
or causes of actions of whatsoever type for injuries, death or property loss
resulting from anyone's attempt to rescue, aid, or assist me or others if an
emergency arises. This includes, but is not limited to, the attempt to
remove me or others from the dangerous situation or environment, the
administration of first aid, or the use of judgment as to the proper course of
action in an emergency.
__________ __________ __________ __________
(Initial here when read and understood)
. I will protect the Club from liability.
In
consideration of, and in part payment for the right to participate in such
Club-sponsored activities and the services rendered to me, I agree to defend,
protect, indemnify, and save harmless the Club, its officers, directors,
members, trip planners, instructors, employees, agents and guests from any and
against all claims, suits, actions at law or in equity, for damages and against
any liability of any nature, together with attorneys' fees and costs incurred,
that may arise out of my conduct during my participation in Club activities.
I agree to pay the attorneys' fees and all other costs of all parties if I bring
a suit for injuries suffered on a Club activity and that action is unsuccessful,
in whole or in part.
__________ __________ __________ __________ (Initial
here when read and understood)
. I agree to abide by all Club rules.
I agree to
abide by all Club rules contained in the Articles, Bylaws and house rules.
__________ __________ __________ __________ (Initial here when read and
understood)
. I am physically qualified to participate.
I
certify that I am eighteen years old or older. I have signed this agreement
freely and voluntarily. I certify that I have no physical limitations or medical
conditions that would impair my ability to participate fully and safely in the
Club's activities. I agree to inform the trip planners and/or instructors of any
conditions that may have any effect, so that a determination can be made as to
the proper course of action.
__________ __________ __________ __________
(Initial here when read and understood)
. Other provisions.
This agreement constitutes the complete
and sole agreement between the Club, its officers, directors, instructors, trip
planners, members and guests and all others associated with the Club-sponsored
activities and myself. Evidence of any other agreements, whether oral or in
writing, are void and inadmissible and unenforceable in a court of law.
INDIVIDUAL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, CLUB MEMBERS, INSTRUCTORS AND TRIP PLANNERS
HAVE NO AUTHORITY OR POWER TO ALTER THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, EITHER ORALLY
OR IN WRITING. This agreement covers my participation in all club activities
and all associated events. Club-sponsored activities do not include
transportation to and from the activity. I agree that I am solely responsible
for my own transportation and that the Club is not liable for any accidents,
injuries or damage that may arise during transportation. THE TERMS OF THIS
AGREEMENT BIND ME, MY FAMILY, HEIRS, EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS. IT SHOULD BE
INTERPRETED IN A MANNER MOST FAVORABLE TO THE CLUB AND ITS MEMBERS AND AGAINST
ME.
__________ __________ __________ __________ (Initial here when
read and understood)
. Severability.
If any provision of this agreement
or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder
of the agreement or its application to other persons or circumstances is not
affected.
I AM FULLY AWARE OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND RELEASE, AND HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE TERMS. I recognize that if I have any questions regarding my waiver of rights, I should consult an attorney.
___________________________________ __________________________ Participant’s name (pls. print) Date ___________________________________ Participant’s signature Other household member(s): ___________________________________ __________________________________ (print names) (signatures) ___________________________________ __________________________________ ___________________________________ __________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Name and telephone number of person to contact in an emergency.